Singing Warm Up - Tenor Full Range

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  • Full Range Tenor Singing Warm Up
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    Title says it all. A progressive full range warm up for tenor range singers. Starts easy enough with some gentle descending scales, quickly moves on to smooth and somewhat faster arpeggio/scale combos. Finishes up with some lip trill, range development exercises and pure vowel exercises in the upper register.
    Enjoy!

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  • @lalas181
    @lalas181 3 роки тому +961

    My ADHD makes it near impossible to focus on vocal exercises, but for some reason this video holds my focus long enough for me to get through them. This man may or may not be a wizard, and I am 100% fine with it.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 роки тому +182

      I love it! Thank you so much for watching and I'm so glad you can get a vocal workout with it!
      As for being a wizard, I can neither confirm nor deny such suspicions.
      ;-)
      Jeff

    • @ambergonzalez4093
      @ambergonzalez4093 3 роки тому +15

      Same! I recommend Jeff’s videos to everyone looking for vocal warm ups. I love that he doesn’t just say do this and moves on, he plays while you do it! Actually, that’s why I’m on the tenor video right now, doing it for a friend lol

    • @societalvengeance5984
      @societalvengeance5984 3 роки тому +18

      Same. We need more musicians like Jeff who have honed their craft and still remain passionate enough to educate others. It’s a beautiful thing to just learn more about something we love instead of being scared away from it like many of us were. My piano teacher used to smack my fingers with a ruler every mistake, I was fucking terrified of something I loved. Still at 40 years old, every time I open a piano i’m reminded of Ms Beatrice & her bold choice to embrace chin hairs & smacking, over empathy & education. I’d love to know what her motivation was to teach kids because the woman loathed my knuckles and fingers ✌🏻rip babe
      I’m glad the world has more Jeff‘s now. Thanks Jeff!

    • @ClydeBarber
      @ClydeBarber 3 роки тому +6

      @@JeffRolka either way you're a bad ass and i hope this is making you rich you deserve it

    • @raskolnjikov1
      @raskolnjikov1 3 роки тому +2

      There is no ADHD. Like many others, just a made-up disorder.

  • @TheYLLeague
    @TheYLLeague 4 роки тому +1228

    *For Me*
    0:48 We We We
    1:21 You You You
    1:53 May May May
    2:28 May May Aah Aah
    3:00 May May Ooh Ooh
    3:48 MeeeAaaaaAhhhh
    5:37 AaaaAhhhhhOooo
    6:42 AaaaOoooooUhhh
    7:45 Liptrills
    8:50 Uueuueuue
    10:40 Eeeeeee
    11:35 Aaaaaaa
    12:27 Aaahhhh
    13:19 Ooohhhh
    14:14 Uuhhhhh

  • @darwinrucker8488
    @darwinrucker8488 3 роки тому +621

    I've listened to this so many times that I've memorized the speaking parts and say them in sync with jeff

    • @dereklenz3340
      @dereklenz3340 3 роки тому +21

      Me too! I do it to make my friends laugh all the time hahahaha

    • @darwinrucker8488
      @darwinrucker8488 3 роки тому +40

      @@dereklenz3340 We don't wanna have a lot of that "h" in there 😉

    • @GoshGus
      @GoshGus 3 роки тому +7

      @@darwinrucker8488 I recommend *z* for healthy onset on the vowel.

    • @WilltheAstrologer
      @WilltheAstrologer 3 роки тому +2

      me too!!!!

    • @WilltheAstrologer
      @WilltheAstrologer 3 роки тому +3

      @@theugliestguy858 lmao XD I love Jeffy Rolky

  • @Stanko-lh8bn
    @Stanko-lh8bn 3 роки тому +3

    I am a singer in a death metal band and I use this every single day, thanks so much

  • @tommyremucha9724
    @tommyremucha9724 Рік тому +3

    Im here after my son's choir audition , the trainor said he belongs to tenor , sorry for my english ,im from philippines. Im proud of my son because he has a voice.

  • @nickjames847
    @nickjames847 4 місяці тому +14

    This is my most watched UA-cam video without a doubt

  • @rumle5
    @rumle5 5 років тому +59

    THIS GUY IS SO NICE! He keeps talking politely and I can't help but like him.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +8

      Thank you! I do what I can! Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words!
      Jeff

    • @SuperDominoesExtras
      @SuperDominoesExtras 4 місяці тому

  • @RennoCena
    @RennoCena 6 років тому +97

    15:12 "hopefully we'll see you again" Actually you get me here every single day hahaha

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 років тому +9

      Thank you! I really appreciate that!!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому +2

      He stole that verse from me he stole my flow frr

  • @beckwells25
    @beckwells25 Рік тому +100

    AFAB tenor here, using this to prepare for musical auditions! This is even helping to lower my range a bit, so thank you Jeff! My voice is very well warmed up.

  • @darrion508
    @darrion508 7 років тому +480

    *does warm up as a baritone*
    Lol I do the baritone warm up then the tenor warm up and there is no weight whatsoever to my voice now! Thank you and I will be subscribing.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 років тому +33

      Awesome! Thank you!
      Jeff

    • @asdregton47
      @asdregton47 7 років тому +5

      Same here!

    • @LanusseJoaquin
      @LanusseJoaquin 6 років тому +5

      Same here bro, cheers!!

    • @lewisdonofrio4558
      @lewisdonofrio4558 6 років тому +9

      Seriously haha. I've been doing baritone-mezzo now im really confused about my voice type lol

    • @HexViccissitude
      @HexViccissitude 6 років тому +31

      We is baritenors

  • @leemurray9330
    @leemurray9330 4 роки тому +97

    I use this video to warm up before every singing lesson. Bonus: Jeff is just so darn likable and sophisticated and downright charming. "Hello, tenors!" Well, hello to you, sir!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  4 роки тому +18

      Why hello! Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate that so much! I must admit, I was already smiling, but this broadened it significantly! Thank you for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Jeff

  • @someonesomewhere1100
    @someonesomewhere1100 3 роки тому +186

    As a female with a deep singing voice, (true contralto) this is absolutely perfect and warms my voice to honey! Thank you! 🥰

  • @sephrider
    @sephrider 6 років тому +367

    Im an operasinger and i use this daily and before a show. The progression in the erxecises are so well put together that even if im tired im always refreshed after one of your tenor warmups. Thank you so much for your work!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 років тому +32

      Awesome! Thank you for watching and singing along!
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @googewang6866
      @googewang6866 3 роки тому +2

      @@Monnarchmonnarchy Bruh

    • @connorjohnson7059
      @connorjohnson7059 2 роки тому

      @@Monnarchmonnarchy maybe less gate-keeping? Everyone is different.

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      @@JeffRolka I was not singign Alexis s

    • @coryspence5903
      @coryspence5903 3 місяці тому

      ​@@connorjohnson7059how is this gatekeeping? Your so very confused.😂

  • @andrewm3613
    @andrewm3613 2 роки тому +77

    I can’t thank you enough for this, I’m really struggling with my transition from alto to tenor, I just started testosterone a few months ago and this is helping me figure out my new range and not stress my throat so much.

    • @artemiski1990
      @artemiski1990 2 роки тому +6

      same, i started march 2021 and this is still helpful

    • @lalas181
      @lalas181 Рік тому +10

      Congratulations! I hope your voice is everything you wanted it to be.

    • @giovanniharvery
      @giovanniharvery 6 місяців тому +3

      omg me too

  • @GORENC_music
    @GORENC_music 6 років тому +362

    I use this pretty much every day! Thank you for this.

  • @Darkshadow-ny3zi
    @Darkshadow-ny3zi Рік тому +2

    Every time I need to warm up for a concert or musical I always come back to this. Best warmup on the internet?

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for that! Glad to be here for you!

  • @easybeat5193
    @easybeat5193 4 роки тому +123

    5:27 "You wanna diminish it as much as pO🎶SSible"

  • @TheCalebSchultz
    @TheCalebSchultz 7 років тому +162

    2 things.
    1st. Jeff I use this video constantly. Thanks again!
    2nd. A fun game is to ask yourself a yes or no question, then pause the video at any random point. Whatever expression is on Jeff's face is the answer.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 років тому +39

      1. You're welcome! 2. Fun game! I'll have to be careful; in some of the newer videos with the cold weather my hands are struggling with some of the patterns and I make some really unfortunate facial expressions!
      Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
      Jeff

    • @maduroholdings
      @maduroholdings 4 роки тому +3

      I tried the silly game and had some surprising results
      By the way Jeff excellent warm up
      I may be a bari tenor as I seem to shift passages three notes earlier than you
      My break is middle c

    • @CodyRay
      @CodyRay 3 роки тому

      lmfao why do comments like this exist

    • @TheCalebSchultz
      @TheCalebSchultz 3 роки тому +1

      @@CodyRay lmfao why do comments like this exist

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      3rd thig ky. S
      Best!
      Jeff

  • @gavinblonda1685
    @gavinblonda1685 5 місяців тому +13

    Still using this!

  • @danieldomingues1502
    @danieldomingues1502 2 роки тому +58

    6 years later and this is still the best warm up for me by a country mile. I can’t thank you enough, Jeff!

  • @sunilgangarh7448
    @sunilgangarh7448 Рік тому +28

    this is the first warm up i’ve done since learning i’m a tenor! for years i’ve been doing warm ups not intended for me and i’ve never felt more comfortable

  • @kebinchen8585
    @kebinchen8585 8 років тому +69

    The best vocal warm up on UA-cam .

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 років тому +9

      Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy the channel and thanks for leaving a comment!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @TwdlD
    @TwdlD Рік тому +11

    I am a woman who is in this range and getting back into singing. This is a nice comfortable vocal warmup. I will be doing this daily! Thank you so much.

  • @benoatley8766
    @benoatley8766 5 років тому +683

    Who is else is doing the warm up whilst reading these comments 😂

  • @SignatureStampsFan
    @SignatureStampsFan 4 роки тому +64

    I hurt my voice singing improperly a few months back. I've had to cancel engagements because my voice just hasn't been where I feel it usually is. I've been using these warm-ups and my voice just feels like it's getting stronger and I am more in control of it. Thank you Jeff, I feel like I am getting my instrument back and treating it better this go round.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  4 роки тому +5

      Awesome! Keep it up! Get better!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому +1

      @@JeffRolka jeff

  • @tristanbach4421
    @tristanbach4421 6 років тому +8

    I was hit by a car as a pedestrian about one month ago (broke 16 bones and came very close to death). The hospital had a tracheal tube down my throat, which I ripped out when I woke up from my medically induced coma. They said it was likely I could have voice damage. Your videos have helped already to help me regain what I had before. Thank you so much, Jeff.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 років тому +4

      My goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that that happened to you! I wish you all the best of luck in your continued recovery.
      Jeff

  • @martinrz838
    @martinrz838 5 років тому +62

    Still warmin up with this video in 2019!!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +7

      Many people liked this particular series of warm ups! Thank you for watching! Enjoy!!!
      Jeff

    • @K.R-t5n
      @K.R-t5n 4 роки тому

      @@JeffRolka probably because it's efficient :)

  • @drieslambrecht8611
    @drieslambrecht8611 6 місяців тому +2

    2 years into this exercise and the high range tenor warmup and my voice changed dramatically for the better. Thanks Jeff

  • @banana_supremacy
    @banana_supremacy Рік тому +5

    I always struggle because I, a female, have a low alto/high tenor range and never manage to quite fit into one or the other when looking for warmups. This perfectly hit my tenor range, dipping into alto without stretching my chest voice at all. Great for my daily warmups, and some of your other videos work well if I'm looking to warm up and stretch my alto/high chest voice range. Thanks so much for this!!

  • @pr1smabnnuy
    @pr1smabnnuy 11 місяців тому +2

    i remember watching this when i was younger and wishing this was my natural vocal range. 1 year on testosterone later, i’m relearning my voice and your videos help me so much!

  • @Eniral441
    @Eniral441 2 роки тому +8

    I really like your warmup. I'm not a tenor, but I'm a contralto. This is more comfortable than the warmups for women that I've found online.

  • @frogman5935
    @frogman5935 2 роки тому +8

    I’m a trans guy and went on testosterone about 2.5 years ago and my voice deepened to a tenor range, and these exercises have been helpful for my changing voice!

  • @creamcheeseluvzyou
    @creamcheeseluvzyou 3 роки тому +4

    Last March I was supposed to open as a lead in my high school production of footloose but then it got cancelled due to covid a week before opening night. My vocal instructor also left the state to go to grad school, so I felt kind of alone. I havent sung since then, but I’m trying to clean myself up as much as I can before i start applying for college auditions. I honestly don’t know where I’ll end up but I wanted to thank you ahead of time for at least giving me a fighting chance to get my act together

  • @CapriciousKitty
    @CapriciousKitty 3 роки тому +9

    These were the best vocal exercises I've done. They didn't hurt for once

  • @JaredV94
    @JaredV94 5 років тому +6

    I’m the lead in a summer production at an amusement park and have to sing every night. This has been sooooo helpful every night. So thankful I found you!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +1

      Awesome! I myself did two summers at Cedar Park in Ohio! Where are you working? Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

    • @JaredV94
      @JaredV94 5 років тому +1

      Jeff Rolka Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH. I looove Cedar Point. Thank you for helping me sound my best!

  • @Psykko_Saiyan
    @Psykko_Saiyan Рік тому +11

    I've been using this video for the past couple years, and as a Baritone/Tenor mix, this DEFINITELY HELPED MY HIGHER REGISTER! Thank you so much :)

  • @HectorButNotZeroni
    @HectorButNotZeroni 7 років тому +58

    I love watching the view count crank up and realising most of them are mine

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 років тому +7

      Yeah baby! Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @cassidyjones5777
    @cassidyjones5777 6 років тому +11

    I studied bel canto for many years and although it’s been a long time, it’s like my voice never skipped a beat! This really took me back to all those years of singing scales and concentrating on clear, bright vowels. Reminded me that my trained voice is still back there!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 років тому +2

      Wonderful to hear! Enjoy the channel and enjoy singing!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @lavabite2245
    @lavabite2245 5 років тому +37

    A singing ad in a singing video. Singception

  • @fredriklundqvist1543
    @fredriklundqvist1543 2 роки тому +20

    I can’t thank you enough for your videos, Jeff! After barely singing at all during the pandemic, I finally took the courage to audition for my local cathedral choir. You exercises brought my voice back, and I just got word that I made the choir! THANK YOU!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому +1

      Wonderful! Glad that the videos served you well!
      Jeff

  • @blakekueffer6366
    @blakekueffer6366 3 роки тому +18

    Mr. Rolka. This video has become my every day warm up. Not only for singing, but for centering myself. Thank you for sharing your content.

  • @milkyzach
    @milkyzach 4 роки тому +230

    im a trans guy considering switching to the mens choir. This really gave me confidence i belong as a tenor. Thank you !

    • @izzydog8864
      @izzydog8864 3 роки тому +9

      I use this warmup alot- started T 4 months ago. It works a lot!

    • @izzydog8864
      @izzydog8864 3 роки тому +1

      -james

    • @ryanpopp6067
      @ryanpopp6067 3 роки тому +3

      y does it matter if ur trans?

    • @ayembic7933
      @ayembic7933 3 роки тому +14

      @@ryanpopp6067 not trans and a singing noob here but i imagine social anxiety,, refining tone if you're medically altering your voice as well as having voice training as part of gender therapy, and whether or not your prima voce now lies in the range of a tenor after taking T are concerns some trans men singers might have

    • @ryanpopp6067
      @ryanpopp6067 3 роки тому +4

      @@ayembic7933 I have social anxiety and im bi but I dont go around saying it

  • @justinmcgowan
    @justinmcgowan 5 років тому +36

    This is my “go to” warm up video. I use this before every rehearsal, sound check, etc. Thanks for this Jeff!

  • @richardhadfield2712
    @richardhadfield2712 5 років тому +46

    This just opened me up vocally for my recent audition and I feel like I nailed it. Thank you so much!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +3

      Bravo! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @Jorge..Waio.
    @Jorge..Waio. 4 роки тому +124

    Is this David dobrik older more sophisticated brother?

    • @hockeynut4ever11
      @hockeynut4ever11 4 роки тому +21

      I thought he looked like John c Reilly

    • @eliasbernstein
      @eliasbernstein 4 роки тому +7

      No, david dobrik is this guys’ younger lest sophisticated brother

    • @PrinceJes
      @PrinceJes 4 роки тому +1

      @@eliasbernstein
      So than yes?

    • @NoraMakesSounds
      @NoraMakesSounds 20 днів тому

      @@PrinceJesthat was a joke insinuating that Jeff is more important than

  • @iamzackknight
    @iamzackknight 8 років тому +159

    great warm ups bro!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 років тому +11

      Thanks!! Thanks for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Jeff

    • @dazanom
      @dazanom 8 років тому +2

      Hey Jeff, do you have anything that has all the notes in the tenor range? Also something that spends prolonged time on the high/highest notes, as opposed to ascending to them and just coming down without staying. Not sure if I said this right, don't know any technical names. In a nutshell, if I want to a) practice all the notes and b) give the highest range in my voice a tight, tough work out what to do? Great channel, subbed and liked.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 років тому +11

      Hey there, thanks for getting in touch! Thanks for watching and subb'ing as well!
      There's quite a bit on the channel, maybe try a couple of these:
      ua-cam.com/video/u2q_KqbOmNc/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/Jvz0iTIwhbA/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/THCk8UeBsKY/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/QLQCXXlPvP0/v-deo.html
      Start with those and let me know how it goes.
      Best!
      Jeff

    • @dazanom
      @dazanom 8 років тому +3

      Jeff Rolka You are so cool. Thanks so much.

    • @neelanjanasaha1320
      @neelanjanasaha1320 3 роки тому +1

      @@dazanom Jeff Rolka👍

  • @star_the_silly_real
    @star_the_silly_real 10 місяців тому +1

    HOLY CRAP?!?! This helped me be better at moving into higher notes in my chest voice without having to switch to my head voice! I’m gonna try to sing after this and see how it goes!

  • @andrewtepolt
    @andrewtepolt 5 років тому +5

    I’m a baritone, but had the role of Judas for the last couple months. This warmup helped me tons. Thanks Jeff!

  • @archermason7913
    @archermason7913 3 роки тому +1

    Best warmup I've been able to find for before shows :)

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! So glad that it's useful!!!
      All the best!
      Jeff

  • @mscottashley
    @mscottashley 2 роки тому +3

    After working with this lesson for about a month the first and most powerful improvement I noticed was added strength and ease of singing in my upper chest voice. I have more confidence in my head voice and and the transition is getting smoother. I've added Jeff's Daily Vocal Workout to my lesson plan. I'm gonna keep at it Thanks Jeff

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome! Keep it up! The new tenor video (coming out tomorrow, Jan. 15, 2022) has loads of work in the upper chest voice area! Should compliment this warm up nicely!
      Link goes live tomorrow:
      ua-cam.com/video/b0jn7uCnLZQ/v-deo.html
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @Plymouthmusicschool
    @Plymouthmusicschool Рік тому +2

    Sounds odd but one of the reasons why I love this channel so much is the sound of this piano. It sounds amazing! All other channels have these digital pianos. This one is inspiring to sing to.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for that. I try really hard to mic it up nicely, and it's good to hear that that is coming through.

  • @mikey002
    @mikey002 5 років тому +25

    Idk why i chose to do this so late in the night

  • @Carlsonrufer
    @Carlsonrufer 2 роки тому +1

    I am so happy to see this video crossed 1million views. helped me soo much! Thank you Jeff!!!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому

      It did indeed! Very exciting!
      Jeff

  • @kirkhuneycutt4227
    @kirkhuneycutt4227 5 років тому +35

    Help! I'm having a glottal attack!

  • @isaac_artensay
    @isaac_artensay Рік тому +1

    So I'm a bari-tenor and im tryna practice my tenor range and this video helps a lot thanks again

  • @Mrpauljangles
    @Mrpauljangles 7 років тому +24

    Shout out to @9:52 when I fluffed it a bit and you give the camera a look like, WTF mate? Seriously though, I check out a lot of the vocal teachers and try their exercises on here, and you have definitely been the clearest and most useful.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  7 років тому +3

      Awesome! Little semi-side eye there!
      Sorry it took me so long to respond too! I saw your comment and then I lost it. For some reason UA-cam filtered it but I found it again!
      Thank you for your kind words! I do my best! Thanks for watching and enjoy the channel!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @Trevifountain
    @Trevifountain 5 років тому +10

    Lol bro I've been using this as my everyday warm up for like a few months. appreciate u Jeff

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +2

      Awesome! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @lukasmiller486
    @lukasmiller486 6 років тому +21

    Thank you so much for these relaxing exercises. I am training myself to be a leggerio tenor. I can sing trills and florid passages decently and my upper register is rich and powerful but anything below the A3 is weak and breathy and I always run out of stamina after fifteen minutes. I will be sure to listen to your tutorials more often.

  • @mnletien
    @mnletien 3 роки тому +3

    Still warming up with this till this day!

  • @colbymunn2047
    @colbymunn2047 3 роки тому +3

    I've been using this exact same warmup with my band for the last year and a half. YOU RULE, JEFF! Totally recommend!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Thank your band mates on my behalf too!
      All the best!
      Jeff

  • @DouglasASean
    @DouglasASean Рік тому

    You know a good teacher because they know when the student will feel unsure and know when to make eye contact to reassure them ha ha this video took me back to music lessons as a kid. Bless ❤

  • @peterreardon8878
    @peterreardon8878 3 роки тому +18

    Such a soothing warm up, Jeff. I find many vocal eases to be acrobatic and I lose the ability to stay on my breath but this is one of my favorites and as long as I don't push it really works very well for me. Thanks

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 роки тому +5

      If you like this, and enjoy more soothing warm ups, consider trying some of my 'gentle' warm ups!
      ua-cam.com/play/PL2mQP7sE6PHgeCERK14vncAbFCtHYjDNv.html
      Thank you for being here!
      Jeff

  • @botseler9748
    @botseler9748 3 роки тому +6

    you have a calming presence. it helps for relaxing my voice

  • @alanbedworth4629
    @alanbedworth4629 4 роки тому +3

    I've been singing with a vocal coach for nearly 2 years. I'd never attempted to learn properly before. I thought I'd look for other warm ups and I wasn't disappointed. Thank You.

  • @ravenlit
    @ravenlit 8 місяців тому

    I used to take private lessons as a teenager and this is my first day and video of attempting warm-ups after not having done any warm-ups in 25 years. I'm sad to discover how much I've lost but I will be viewing this and other vids by Jeff to try to bring my voice back to where it used to be! I will not be defeated! 😁

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for trying out the video! Welcome back to singing! Keep me up to date on your re-entry! You'll find that there's lots to choose from here and I'm quite responsive!
      Best,
      Jeff

  • @anthonydigeronimo7976
    @anthonydigeronimo7976 2 роки тому +8

    This is not only a fantastic warm up but it also helped me realize I had been singing a bit flat since I was a kid!! I've shared this with friends and family. You're helping a lot of people with these videos unquestionably. I'll never be some great singer but you've helped me to improve a lot. I want to thank you very, very much!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much for your kind words! I made the channel in the hopes that folks would be able to use their voices a bit better and enjoy singing that much more for it! Glad to hear that the exercises are serving you in that capacity. Enjoy! Thank you for watching!
      Jeff

  • @tylerfultz7160
    @tylerfultz7160 3 роки тому +1

    I was in show choir in high school and since covid-19 pins I haven't really been taking care of my voice but I'm glad that they're wonderful people like him on this app so I'm able to keep my voice nice and perky

  • @markrousseau7552
    @markrousseau7552 8 років тому +8

    Found Jeff's videos recently, he is a very knowledgeable and positive instructor, good stuff!
    Mark-55 year old tenor, worship musician.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 років тому +1

      +Mark Rousseau Thank you, Mark! Enjoy the channel!
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @wmoros4902
      @wmoros4902 8 років тому

      I'm 12

  • @Boissinova
    @Boissinova 5 років тому +14

    Warm Up - 0:48

  • @laurajohnson8736
    @laurajohnson8736 8 років тому +344

    when you can't find an alto warm up video that goes low enough :P

    • @SlayeCohen
      @SlayeCohen 7 років тому +17

      I have a male version of your problem... i can't find a high exercise that goes beyond the high C, and i can reach E in chest voice.

    • @syeofficial2351
      @syeofficial2351 7 років тому +3

      Are you like Leggero tenor?

    • @SlayeCohen
      @SlayeCohen 7 років тому +3

      Don't know for sure, i can sing things a countertenor does in full voice, usually i train myself with some women music, another male that could easily reach those notes when he was young is Andre Matos, from Angra, listen to Stand away, reaching horizons, Nothing to say and Carry on and you'll get it :).

    • @ZoieNhoa
      @ZoieNhoa 7 років тому +14

      Just what I thought! ;-) Have been looking for contralto-warm ups! ;-)

    • @TheTALONtedEagle
      @TheTALONtedEagle 7 років тому +8

      Same problem I have! Its nice to have this video that actually goes low enough for me! I sing in two different choirs and one I sing with the Tenors and the other I sing alto and soprano 2. So this is a nice comfortable range for me when its tenor night 😉

  • @kevipurielhoungu8313
    @kevipurielhoungu8313 5 років тому +1

    Seriously this vocal warm up video has been the best for me too I swear

  • @audiowarriorproductions5881
    @audiowarriorproductions5881 5 років тому +6

    Hey man I started doing this everyday. I have been doing it for 2 weeks now. My voice has already improved so much. Subscribed and liked.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  5 років тому +1

      Brilliant! Thank you for watching and keep up the great work!!
      Jeff

  • @crabtreehoward1
    @crabtreehoward1 6 років тому +7

    Jeff's warm-ups are useful and he looks like Chest Rockwell, which adds extra fun to using his videos.

  • @leonardoveiga1253
    @leonardoveiga1253 5 років тому +18

    Your methodology is amazing. Makes it easy and fun to learn and practice. I watch your videos every day and thank you so much for being such a vocal coach committed to the art of music. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @martimpocinho5113
    @martimpocinho5113 Рік тому +2

    I love this one: It gets right to the edge of my upper register without going into falsetto!

  • @jordangabrielross6013
    @jordangabrielross6013 5 років тому +9

    Thanks Jeff this has helped me improve to the point were I've been going back in my up and coming album and re-doing vocal tracks.

  • @DaegdaGames
    @DaegdaGames 2 роки тому

    Gosh I haven't done this in DECADES. My choir teacher would be proud. Love you Miss Robb

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      Your teacher would not be proud you lazy sack of shi

  • @ke5her
    @ke5her 2 роки тому +5

    This is very helpful Jeff. Thank you. My voice is a Baritone and I am a band director, however I love to sing. I have been looking for some simple things to start training my pitch better and this is perfect. It also gives me some different things to think about.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @quentinschrader7104
    @quentinschrader7104 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm a trans masculine person who has been a singer since I was a kid. I was always put with the sopranos despite having a naturally deep voice. Now that I have the command over my voice and can explore it myself, I find this video is EXACTLY the warm up range I need, thank you so much for putting out videos like this

  • @Ant-dx8yt
    @Ant-dx8yt 5 років тому +11

    That was excellent, this is my warm up video for now.

  • @artichaut1613
    @artichaut1613 6 років тому +1

    Jeff, I want to take the time to thank you. I’ve been singing for 20 years, mostly heavy stuff, and never took any singing classes. I’ve always been struggling with a few precise things, although I’ve developed tricks to hide them and managed to have a rewarding career.
    I’ve been trying for a long time to understand my flaws and learn techniques from coaches who were closer to my type of powerful voice and style, without much success. Then I found your exercices for tenors and everything fell into place. Every gig has been a breeze since then. You have changed the way I sing forever! From Montréal, merci beaucoup!

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  6 років тому

      Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I am so happy to hear that the videos have helped so much! Keep enjoying the channel and great work with your singing!
      All the best!
      Jeff

  • @justino9042
    @justino9042 5 років тому +4

    You have the moves so nicely

  • @angelartohztika
    @angelartohztika 2 роки тому +2

    This has become my favorite vocal warm up ever. I use it pretty much everyday, this and the falsetto one. Thank u Jeff, you're absolutely fabulous.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому

      Wonderful! Thank you for watching and singing a-long!
      Jeff

  • @noelrosback3868
    @noelrosback3868 5 років тому +8

    I absolutely love your videos. So tremendously helpful and very clear. I get a thrill everytime I'm practicing.
    Do continue your excellent work and I'll have the pleasure to do my warm ups everyday.
    Your 'uu's are catmint for me.
    Have a nice day.🌻

  • @jeandunham1363
    @jeandunham1363 9 місяців тому

    I moved from alto 1 to tenor 1 through high school and i want my range back! Thank you for this video

  • @steveglasford
    @steveglasford 8 років тому +24

    Incredible job, Jeff! I always use your videos before tracking vocals. Thank you for providing such great tools. - Steve

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  8 років тому +3

      Fantastic! I'm glad to help!
      All the best,
      Jeff

    • @jesuslovestoastyaya
      @jesuslovestoastyaya 6 років тому +1

      Yep same, it's my ritual now!

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      @@jesuslovestoastyaya devin belicanga

  • @antonioroman4441
    @antonioroman4441 2 роки тому

    Watching this in my car before my first audition. So thankful

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому

      I hope it went well! All the best!
      Jeff

  • @eddiev73
    @eddiev73 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Jeff for this awesome alto warm up exercise. I just started in my church choir and this will help me with singing in the church. If you can't find your alto range, just play around with it till you find what is comfortable for you and stick to that if that helps. I am no expert but seen some comments is all. Thanks Jeff, you remind me of my choir teacher so many years ago i worked with at Indiana State University in Indiana USA. Awesome vocal techniques.

  • @willtully9
    @willtully9 4 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful and helped me a lot during college auditions! Recommend!!!

  • @adampeters550
    @adampeters550 8 років тому +6

    This is helping me so much with smoothing my pasagio out.

    • @hooflepoof1593
      @hooflepoof1593 6 років тому

      Jill Johnson Mann it varies from person to person, mine is around E4-F#4. Yours may or may not be there. It’s where your voice starts to crack and such, and a good exercise that I do to help smooth it out is use “Gee” on on a 5 note major scale, starting at C3 and moving up by semitones. It takes a LONG time to work it, you have to do it very often. But you will get there. (PS I’m a tenor, if you’re a baritone start lower than a C3, bass starts even lower)

    • @whiteninja6913
      @whiteninja6913 3 роки тому

      Passaaaggggiiiooooo

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      Smooth my dik

  • @superchild5025
    @superchild5025 3 місяці тому +1

    I use this almost everyday with the singing over the break warmup video for 1/2 hour hard rock warm up before going onstage. Works like a charm ✨

  • @justinbillings1112
    @justinbillings1112 4 роки тому +4

    My voice will naturally go to the notes without force. I think that's what these exercises are designed to help people achieve. Natural resonance with the tone. It's all in my pallet with these frequencies. I see where this can be very helpful. It's very weird when you have natural resonance cause you feel that each note is in a uber close position on your top pallet.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  4 роки тому

      You have it exactly right.
      Best,
      Jeff

    • @justinbillings1112
      @justinbillings1112 4 роки тому

      @@JeffRolka Should your hand be moving by itself when you feel the music? I don't think this is normal. I know this sounds absolutely crazy.

  • @michaelzamora8056
    @michaelzamora8056 3 роки тому +1

    You have such a calm speaking voice, i wish my mornings started with on of your "and"s lol
    Reminds me of high school as a beginner musician taking lessons. Thx for the warm up!

  • @danfan3686
    @danfan3686 4 роки тому +10

    When you don’t know what you are because you fit into all male voice types

  • @fjjwiKwnhshs
    @fjjwiKwnhshs Рік тому +1

    Jeff, I've been using this warmup and a bunch of your other videos for about a year now, and I can't thank you enough. I'm not a great singer, but I've made a ton of progress, and your videos have been more than instrumental in my growth as a singer. Thanks, man

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Really glad to hear that they've helped!

  • @thelondonfive6420
    @thelondonfive6420 4 роки тому +3

    ..brilliant! I use this warm up almost every day - keep up the great work!

  • @geraldbaker8693
    @geraldbaker8693 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Jeff. I've been singing along for 2 years now. A year ago, I gained the confidence to sing in front of people.

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Keep it up!
      Jeff

  • @TomBishop
    @TomBishop 6 років тому +8

    I do your warm up on a regular basis and it's absolutely great :-)

  • @Mrpauljangles
    @Mrpauljangles 3 роки тому +2

    So good to be back here warming up with you again buddy, honestly one of the bits which has made me feel like things might go back to some kind of normal. Stay safe and thank you for this, and the 15 minutes we spend together before every gig and rehearsal

    • @JeffRolka
      @JeffRolka  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Break a leg!
      Jeff

    • @Chair-kz9bu
      @Chair-kz9bu Рік тому

      @@JeffRolka breaking bad

  • @mahuikaanderson4049
    @mahuikaanderson4049 7 років тому +5

    Thanks for this, Geoff! It helps me, when I'm doing the dishes